The bike is now OBD2B compliant and gets a 4.2-inch TFT screen
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India recently launched the updated 2025 Hornet 2.0. It is priced at Rs 1,56,953 (ex-showroom Delhi), which is an increase of Rs 13,502 from before. This new model introduces a range of new features, slight design tweaks, and compliance with the updated OBD2B emission standards.
Design
The design of the 2025 Honda Hornet 2.0 now includes updated graphics, and four new colour options: Pearl Igneous Black, Radiant Red Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic, and Matt Axis Gray Metallic.
Engine
The Honda Hornet 2.0 continues to be powered by the same 184.4cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine but with a slight decrease in power and torque figures, likely due to the bike now complying with the new OBD2B emission standards. It now produces 17PS at 8,500rpm and 15.7Nm at 6,000rpm, down from the 17.2PS and 15.9Nm in the previous model. This is paired to a five-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch.
Features
The biggest change to the Hornet 2.0 is the addition of a new 4.2-inch TFT display, with Bluetooth connectivity through the Honda RoadSync app, which also includes turn-by-turn navigation, call alerts, and SMS notifications. The bike comes equipped with the same LED lighting setup all around, a hazard light switch, and the USB C-type charging port. In terms of safety, the Hornet gets switchable traction control and dual-channel ABS, as compared to single-channel on the previous version.
Underpinnings
No changes have been done to the underpinnings of the bike. It continues with the same golden coloured inverted fork and a monoshock. It still rides on 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends, with a 110-section front and a 140-section tyre at the rear. Braking duties are handled by a 276mm front disc and a 220mm rear disc, as before. The kerb weight is still 142kg, the fuel tank capacity is also 12-litres, the ground clearance of 167mm, and a seat height of 790mm.
Rivals
The Honda Hornet competes directly with the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, and also other single-cylinder, liquid-cooled bikes like the Yamaha MT-15 V2 and the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 in terms of price.
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